Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after a bounced landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that his approach to a grass airstrip was too fast, which resulted in the airplane bouncing after landing. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway into a cornfield, and contacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN23LA288 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 3, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Oregon, Illinois
- Nearest airport
- Private Airstrip (NA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Airborne XT 582
- N-number
- N5613B
- Category
- Weight-shift
- Year built
- 2005
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.